US 1968 Rhode Island ; Historic American Flag 6c. Scott. 1349


US 1968 Rhode Island ; Historic American Flag 6c. Scott. 1349


Series: Historic Flag Series

Stamp details: Rhode Island, 1775 - Hope

Issued date: 04-07-1968 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 6c.

Emission: Commemorative
Watermark: No Watermark

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 1349
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 1334
Michel (Germany): 955
Yvert et Tellier (France): 852

Dimensions (height x width):
25mm x 40mm

Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Giori Press

Stamp Colors: Dark blue and red
Perforation: Perf 11 x 11
Paper: Tagged

Themes: Flag, Stars

Total print: 228,040,000 (estimate)

Description:- The flag of the state of Rhode Island is white and consists of a gold anchor in the center (a symbol for hope) surrounded by thirteen gold stars (for the original 13 colonies and Rhode Island's status as the 13th state to ratify the Constitution). A blue ribbon below the anchor bears the state's motto in gold: "HOPE". The flag is frequently depicted with golden fringe around the edges of the flag, although the fringe is never actually on the flag unless it is used in federal-level displays, much like the national flag.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Rhode_Island